"Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, this is a landmark deal between India and the US. This is a historic deal. The 50 per cent tariff has been cut down to 18 per cent. Trade will thrive, industries of people will thrive, and employment opportunities will increase," he said.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Saturday welcomed the India-US interim trade agreement, saying the framework would strengthen bilateral trade ties and benefit key sectors, including agriculture, while dismissing concerns being raised about its impact on farmers.
While responding to a question by ANI on the India-US trade deal at a press conference, Setty said, "It's not only the India-US deal, but also other trade deals, whether it is with the EU or the FTA with the UK in the past, all these are extremely positive for the Indian economy."
Speaking to reporters, Chaturvedi said the deal appeared uneven, noting differences in tariffs: the US will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, while India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on US industrial and agricultural products.
Khera contrasted current leadership with past leaders who stood firm with US counterparts, implying a loss of assertiveness and invoked the names of former US Presidents Nixon, Bush, and Obama, suggesting that previous Indian governments dealt with global superpowers as equals.
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday highlighted India's data centre boom, with $70 billion invested so far and expectations to reach $200 billion. This growth will create opportunities for startups, service providers, and AI innovation.
When India takes to the iconic Wankhede Stadium for the start of their title defence against the USA, all eyes will be on Hardik, whose every shot, every mannerism on the field oozes of charisma and unbelievable self-confidence and belief. Having already proven himself as one of the most
In response to an ANI question on the status of exports of electronic products and components, Piyush Goyal said, "Smartphones to the US will be exported on zero duty under the trade arrangements."
USA pacer Saurabh Netravalkar and all-rounder Sanjay Krishnamurthi expressed excitement ahead of the team's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener clash against India on Saturday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member of Parliament Manoj Kumar Jha launched a sharp attack on the Union government on Saturday regarding the India-US Interim Trade Framework Agreement, alleging that the Centre was "misleading the entire nation" over revised tariff structures. Speaking about